This is a tantalizingly sour dahi kadhi prepared with besan, curd and delicious besan pakora. Compared with other kadhi recipes, kadhi prepared with this recipe has simply irresistible texture that lives up to its expectation of truly punjabi taste because of mildly spiced, deep fried pakora submerged in thick gravy. Enjoy Punjabi kadhi pakora’s unparalleled taste with chawal (steamed rice) or vegetable khichdi and experience the truly blissful feel of classic Indian comfort food.

Add water (approx. 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) in small quantities and make very thick batter (like idli batter).

Heat oil in a small frying pan on medium flame. Take spoonful of batter in between your fingers or in a spoon and carefully drop it in oil. Drop 5-6 pakoras in single batch. Deep fry them until medium brown and crispy. Drain and transfer on plate having kitchen paper napkin on it and keep aside. Follow the same process for remaining batter.

Directions for Making Dahi Kadhi:

Beat curd and 1/4 cup gram flour in a bowl with hand beater or blender.

Add 1½ cups water, turmeric powder and salt. Blend all ingredients using hand blender until smooth batter. Ensure that there are no lumps.

Cook on medium flame until raw smell of gram flour goes away or for approx. 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally in between to prevent sticking. If mixture becomes very thick, add 1/2 cup more water and cook more for 3-4 minutes. It should have pouring consistency.

Add deep fried pakoras, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the flame and garnish it with coriander leaves.

Tips and Variations:

Pakora batter should not have running consistency, instead it should have a dripping consistency.

Do not deep fry pakora on high flame otherwise they may not cook properly from inside. Deep-fry them on medium to low flame.

If your curd has thick consistency, then its possible that kadhi may turn very thick. If that happens, then add more water (approx. 1/2 to 3/4 cup) and cook 3-4 minutes more.

You can serve crispy pakora on its own with tomato ketchup as delicious afternoon snack for kids and everyone alike.

Taste: Sour and mild spicy.

Serving Ideas: Punjabi kadhi pakora and chawal (steamed rice) is a delicious wholesome meal when served with vegetable salad, papad and glass of sweet lassi. It can be also served with tandoori roti, choice of vegetable curry and lassi for stomach filling dinner.

20 Comments

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Mar 06, 2018 by Wajahat Ali

It is very helpful for side dishes. My mother tried on home and it was very delicious.

Oct 21, 2017 by Mahesh

Nice and easy recipe.

Oct 09, 2017 by Madiha

Really nice and easy recipe.

Sep 16, 2017 by Yash

Easy & helpful recipe.

Jun 16, 2017 by Sangita

Very nicely described recipe.

Mar 05, 2017 by AVIRUPA

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Feb 15, 2017 by Laila Nabulsi

Very easy to make. It is one of my favorite dishes, so I made it for Valentine's day and it came out perfect. Thank you.

Jan 18, 2017 by Anees

Hello, please tell me why in those pakodas you are not adding rice flour? Thank you.

Response: Hello Anees, rice flour is added to make the pakoras crispy. You can make the pakoras as per your choice (with/without rice flour). In north india, rice flour is not added while making pakoras but in south India, rice flour is added while making pakoras.

Oct 02, 2016 by Pavneet Singh

It was an amazing recipie. I cooked it and it the kadi was fantastic. Thanks.

Aug 28, 2016 by Sharmila bose

Excellent recipe. Yummy kadhi. Thanks a lot.

Aug 21, 2016 by Vijay

Add mashed papad in the gravy it awesome.

Aug 17, 2016 by Swati

Excellent receipie..well explained.

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Jul 25, 2012 by Amrita Singh

kadhi pakoda prepared in Punjabi and UP style served with rice is my favorite dish but never tried making it myself until last week. this is an awesome recipe, just right on all taste, texture, thickness and flavor.